Gauge Dilemma
#1
Gauge Dilemma
So, I was checking out Grigg's thread on gauges and it got me thinking about the ones I'm going to be buying here. I'm looking to add three gauges. Herein lies my problem......which ones?? lol
There's soooooo many it makes my head spin. What would be the best three to cover my butt? I know one gauge is def going to be a vac/boost gauge to keep my fuel economy in check and for a future mod =]
So that leaves two gauges. I'm thinking that one of these would be best: Oil Temp, Oil Pressure, Tranny Temp, Rear Diff Temp, T-Case Temp
Some specs to give you an idea of what I'm working with....
4.0 SOHC, Manual Transmission, Manual Transfercase, 31 Spline 8.8, Torsen L/S
There's soooooo many it makes my head spin. What would be the best three to cover my butt? I know one gauge is def going to be a vac/boost gauge to keep my fuel economy in check and for a future mod =]
So that leaves two gauges. I'm thinking that one of these would be best: Oil Temp, Oil Pressure, Tranny Temp, Rear Diff Temp, T-Case Temp
Some specs to give you an idea of what I'm working with....
4.0 SOHC, Manual Transmission, Manual Transfercase, 31 Spline 8.8, Torsen L/S
#6
A transmission temperature gauge would not make my top three if it were on a manual transmission vehicle
After your stated vacuum pressure I guess my next choice would be oil pressure
Then if 2003 does not have an 'actual' gauge (not an idiot light disguised as a gauge) it would be engine or coolant temp
After your stated vacuum pressure I guess my next choice would be oil pressure
Then if 2003 does not have an 'actual' gauge (not an idiot light disguised as a gauge) it would be engine or coolant temp
#7
I'm pretty sure the factory dash temp gauge is real. I'm glad someone else thought the same thing about the tranny temp gauge.
So a vacuum gauge, oil pressure, and............?
I was thinking about a rear diff temp sensor but it seems like it'd be about a b1tch to install and run the wiring somewhere safe, treating my truck the way I tend to do. =]
So a vacuum gauge, oil pressure, and............?
I was thinking about a rear diff temp sensor but it seems like it'd be about a b1tch to install and run the wiring somewhere safe, treating my truck the way I tend to do. =]
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Originally Posted by Roach2004
How about a how far my foot is up your *** gauge??? lol
Do you have an e-fan? I dont know if you would put one on your truck after the last time though. I would say Water temp if you were.
But um... oil pressure and vacuum then or I know get an EE kit and get a BOOST GAUGE!!!
Do you have an e-fan? I dont know if you would put one on your truck after the last time though. I would say Water temp if you were.
But um... oil pressure and vacuum then or I know get an EE kit and get a BOOST GAUGE!!!
It's (EE S/C) a possible future investment since I have a low mileage motor that has yet to be broken in =]
Air/Fuel would kick butt but I'd have to tap in another o2 sensor.
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Its a green Bulb. I would go with Oil pressure and if your plann9ing boost in the future, its a good thought in the present.
I presently have Air/Fuel , Volts, Water from the lower radiator hose ( so I can compare it to the normal temp gauge and see if things are cooling, I cant hear my electric fan over my exhaust ) and soon a boost gauge ( waiting on it to arrive ).
I PLAN on buying a few door shrouds and making 4 gauge pillars out of them with Epoxy/Resin. They will be staggard 2x2 on the pillar by the windshield.
I presently have Air/Fuel , Volts, Water from the lower radiator hose ( so I can compare it to the normal temp gauge and see if things are cooling, I cant hear my electric fan over my exhaust ) and soon a boost gauge ( waiting on it to arrive ).
I PLAN on buying a few door shrouds and making 4 gauge pillars out of them with Epoxy/Resin. They will be staggard 2x2 on the pillar by the windshield.
#21
since you have a manual tranny Travis, go with a combo of how many gauges you want from the following list: (listed most important to least)
- oil pressure
- vaccum
- water temp
- voltmeter
- diff temp
- a/f ratio
- fuel level
you don't need a tranny temp gauge with a manual....
i am running all of those except for the a/f ratio gauge...
- oil pressure
- vaccum
- water temp
- voltmeter
- diff temp
- a/f ratio
- fuel level
you don't need a tranny temp gauge with a manual....
i am running all of those except for the a/f ratio gauge...
#22
Ever thought about some combo gauges?
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd368.htm
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd354.htm
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd471.htm
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd368.htm
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd354.htm
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd471.htm
#23
Originally Posted by Roach2004
I would say oil presure and trans temp. Thats what I am putting in right now. I have the autometer NV series gauges electrical full sweep
Edit: Whoops! Just noticed you have a manual. Nevermind. How about a real voltage gauge to monitor your charging system, especially if you plan on big lights.
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